Figures of Speech Served Fresh

Quote:  "He's done wonderful things for the economy. He rescued people who needed help in Iraq -- it was the Christian thing to do. I still trust his people and the people he picks for the Supreme Court." Gloria Bloecher, a Republican from Sherman, Texas, speaking of President Bush in the Associated Press.

Figure of Speech:  paradiastole (pa ra die ASS toh lee), the label flip.

Alas for Bush, only 20 percent of Americans agree that Bush is doing a great job. But thank the Lord for Gloria Bloecher, who helps him out with a paradiastole -- a figure that turns a person’s liabilities into assets.

• Stagnant payrolls, struggling middle class, China holds our mortgage:  "Wonderful things for the economy."
• Quagmire in Iraq: Christian rescue.
• Harriet Miers, Scooter Libby:  Trust his hires.

See how it works, Democrats?  You're not indecisive whiners.   You're thoughtful!

Snappy Answer:  "And that all adds up to an ownership society!"